Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday announced Col. Bertram C. Providence’s nomination for appointment to the rank of brigadier general.

Providence serves as commander of Fort Hood’s 1st Medical Brigade.

The nomination must be approved by Congress.

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